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Study selection flow diagram.
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Study selection flow diagram.

Risk of bias summary: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item for each included study.
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Risk of bias summary: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item for each included study.

Forest plot of comparison: 2 Survival and recurrences, outcome: 2.1 Disease free survival.
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Forest plot of comparison: 2 Survival and recurrences, outcome: 2.1 Disease free survival.

Forest plot of comparison: 4 Short term morbidity and mortality, outcome: 4.1 30d morbidity (total).
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Forest plot of comparison: 4 Short term morbidity and mortality, outcome: 4.1 30d morbidity (total).

Forest plot of comparison: 5 Post op recovery, outcome: 5.3 Hospital stay.
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Forest plot of comparison: 5 Post op recovery, outcome: 5.3 Hospital stay.

Comparison 1 Survival and recurrences, Outcome 1 Disease‐free survival.
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Analysis 1.1

Comparison 1 Survival and recurrences, Outcome 1 Disease‐free survival.

Comparison 1 Survival and recurrences, Outcome 2 Overall survival.
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Analysis 1.2

Comparison 1 Survival and recurrences, Outcome 2 Overall survival.

Comparison 1 Survival and recurrences, Outcome 3 Local recurrences.
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Analysis 1.3

Comparison 1 Survival and recurrences, Outcome 3 Local recurrences.

Comparison 1 Survival and recurrences, Outcome 4 Distant recurrences.
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Analysis 1.4

Comparison 1 Survival and recurrences, Outcome 4 Distant recurrences.

Comparison 1 Survival and recurrences, Outcome 5 Wound/port site metastases.
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Analysis 1.5

Comparison 1 Survival and recurrences, Outcome 5 Wound/port site metastases.

Comparison 2 Surgical data, Outcome 1 Lymph nodes retrieved.
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Analysis 2.1

Comparison 2 Surgical data, Outcome 1 Lymph nodes retrieved.

Comparison 2 Surgical data, Outcome 2 CRM positivity.
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Analysis 2.2

Comparison 2 Surgical data, Outcome 2 CRM positivity.

Comparison 2 Surgical data, Outcome 3 Duration of surgery.
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Analysis 2.3

Comparison 2 Surgical data, Outcome 3 Duration of surgery.

Comparison 2 Surgical data, Outcome 4 Incision length.
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Analysis 2.4

Comparison 2 Surgical data, Outcome 4 Incision length.

Study

Araujo 2003

0 (0/13)

Braga 2007

7.2 (6/83)

COLOR 2 a 2013

17 (121/695)

Hong Kong a 2004

23.2 (47/203)

Kang 2010

1.2 (2/170)

King 2006

7.3 (3/41)

Liang 2011

0.5 (1/169)

Liu 2010

0 (0/98)

Lujan 2009

7.9 (8/101)

MRC CLASICC a 2005

33.9 (82/242)

Ng 2008

9.8 (5/51)

Pechlivanides 2007

2.9 (1/34)

Zhou 2004

Unknown

Zhou 2007

Unknown

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Analysis 2.5

Comparison 2 Surgical data, Outcome 5 Conversion rate.

Comparison 2 Surgical data, Outcome 6 Blood loss.
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Analysis 2.6

Comparison 2 Surgical data, Outcome 6 Blood loss.

Comparison 2 Surgical data, Outcome 7 Transfusion requirement.
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Analysis 2.7

Comparison 2 Surgical data, Outcome 7 Transfusion requirement.

Comparison 2 Surgical data, Outcome 8 Intraoperative morbidity.
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Analysis 2.8

Comparison 2 Surgical data, Outcome 8 Intraoperative morbidity.

Comparison 3 Short‐term morbidity and mortality, Outcome 1 30‐day morbidity (total).
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Analysis 3.1

Comparison 3 Short‐term morbidity and mortality, Outcome 1 30‐day morbidity (total).

Comparison 3 Short‐term morbidity and mortality, Outcome 2 Wound infection.
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Analysis 3.2

Comparison 3 Short‐term morbidity and mortality, Outcome 2 Wound infection.

Comparison 3 Short‐term morbidity and mortality, Outcome 3 Bleeding.
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Analysis 3.3

Comparison 3 Short‐term morbidity and mortality, Outcome 3 Bleeding.

Comparison 3 Short‐term morbidity and mortality, Outcome 4 Urinary complications.
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Analysis 3.4

Comparison 3 Short‐term morbidity and mortality, Outcome 4 Urinary complications.

Comparison 3 Short‐term morbidity and mortality, Outcome 5 Pneumonia.
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Analysis 3.5

Comparison 3 Short‐term morbidity and mortality, Outcome 5 Pneumonia.

Comparison 3 Short‐term morbidity and mortality, Outcome 6 Anastomotic leakage.
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Analysis 3.6

Comparison 3 Short‐term morbidity and mortality, Outcome 6 Anastomotic leakage.

Comparison 3 Short‐term morbidity and mortality, Outcome 7 Need for reoperation.
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Analysis 3.7

Comparison 3 Short‐term morbidity and mortality, Outcome 7 Need for reoperation.

Comparison 3 Short‐term morbidity and mortality, Outcome 8 30‐day mortality.
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Analysis 3.8

Comparison 3 Short‐term morbidity and mortality, Outcome 8 30‐day mortality.

Comparison 4 Postoperative recovery, Outcome 1 Analgesia use (number of doses).
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Analysis 4.1

Comparison 4 Postoperative recovery, Outcome 1 Analgesia use (number of doses).

Comparison 4 Postoperative recovery, Outcome 2 Day 1 pain score (VAS).
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Analysis 4.2

Comparison 4 Postoperative recovery, Outcome 2 Day 1 pain score (VAS).

Comparison 4 Postoperative recovery, Outcome 3 Hospital stay (days).
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Analysis 4.3

Comparison 4 Postoperative recovery, Outcome 3 Hospital stay (days).

Comparison 4 Postoperative recovery, Outcome 4 Time to normal diet (days).
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Analysis 4.4

Comparison 4 Postoperative recovery, Outcome 4 Time to normal diet (days).

Comparison 4 Postoperative recovery, Outcome 5 Time to first defecation (days).
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Analysis 4.5

Comparison 4 Postoperative recovery, Outcome 5 Time to first defecation (days).

Comparison 5 Long term morbidity, Outcome 1 Incisional hernia.
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Analysis 5.1

Comparison 5 Long term morbidity, Outcome 1 Incisional hernia.

Comparison 5 Long term morbidity, Outcome 2 Intestinal obstruction.
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Analysis 5.2

Comparison 5 Long term morbidity, Outcome 2 Intestinal obstruction.

Summary of findings for the main comparison. Laparoscopic versus open total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer

Laparoscopic versus open total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancer

Patient or population: people with Rectal Cancer
Settings:
Intervention: Laparoscopic TME
Comparison: Open TME

Outcomes

Illustrative comparative risks* (95% CI)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

No of Participants
(studies)

Quality of the evidence
(GRADE)

Assumed risk

Corresponding risk

Open TME

Laparoscopic TME

Disease‐free survival at 5 years

718 per 1000

722 per 1000
(659 to 778)

OR 1.02
(0.76 to 1.38)

943
(4 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
moderate1

Overall survival at 5 years

679 per 1000

709 per 1000
(648 to 763)

OR 1.15
(0.87 to 1.52)

987
(4 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
moderate2

Local recurrences

54 per 1000

48 per 1000
(31 to 73)

OR 0.89
(0.57 to 1.39)

1538
(8 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
moderate3

Lymph nodes retrieved

The mean number of lymph nodes retrieved in the intervention groups was
0.43 lower
(1.13 lower to 0.26 higher)

3682
(11 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊕
high

CRM positivity

61 per 1000

60 per 1000
(44 to 83)

OR 0.99
(0.71 to 1.4)

2313
(8 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
moderate4

30‐day morbidity (total)

275 per 1000

263 per 1000
(233 to 295)

OR 0.94
(0.8 to 1.1)

3397
(11 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
moderate5

Hospital stay (days)

The mean length of hospital stay in the intervention groups was
2.16 days shorter
(3.22 to 1.1 days shorter)

3084
(11 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
moderate6

*The basis for the assumed risk (e.g. the median control group risk across studies) is provided in footnotes. The corresponding risk (and its 95% confidence interval) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI).
CI: Confidence interval; OR: Odds ratio;

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High quality: Further research is very unlikely to change our confidence in the estimate of effect.
Moderate quality: Further research is likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and may change the estimate.
Low quality: Further research is very likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and is likely to change the estimate.
Very low quality: We are very uncertain about the estimate.

1Statistical inaccuracy with wide confidence interval at both sides

2Statistical inaccuracy with wide confidence interval at both sides, but a tendency for a higher overall survival for LTME

3Statistical inaccuracy with wide confidence interval at both sides, but a tendency for a lower recurrence rate for LTME

4Only 8 studies provided data on CRM positivity
5Definition of overall morbidity varied or was unclear
6Length of hospital stay depends on postoperative protocols and implementation of enhanced recovery programmes

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Summary of findings for the main comparison. Laparoscopic versus open total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer
Table 1. Reported outcomes

Study ID

n

Long‐term survival

30‐day mortality

30‐day morbidity

Long‐term morbidity

Lymphnodes

Gastrointestinal recovery

Pain

Bleeding

Length of hospital stay

Immune response

Quality of life

Cost

Araujo 2003

28

+

+

+

+

Braga 2007

168

5y/3y

+

+

+

+

+

+

+

+

+

COLOR 2 a 2013

1044

+

+

+

+

+

+

+

COLOR 2 b 2011

40

+

+

+

+

+

+

Hong Kong a 2004

403

5y

+

+

+

+

+

+

+

+

Hong Kong b 2009

153

10y

+

+

Hong Kong c 2000

34

+

Hong Kong d 2003

40

+

Kang 2010

340

+

+

+

+

+

+

+

+

King 2006

19

+

+

+

+

+

+

Liang 2011

343

3y

+

+

+

+

+

Liu 2010

186

+

+

+

+

+

Lujan 2009

204

5y

+

+

+

+

+

+

MRC CLASICC a 2005

381

10y/5y/3y

+

+

+

+

+

+

MRC CLASICC b 2005

148

+

MRC CLASICC c 2001

236

+

Ng 2008

99

5y

+

+

+

+

+

+

+

+

Pechlivanides 2007

73

+

Zhou 2004

171

+

+

+

+

+

Zhou 2007

71

+

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Table 1. Reported outcomes
Comparison 1. Survival and recurrences

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Disease‐free survival Show forest plot

5

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

1.1 10‐year

1

130

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.25 [0.51, 3.06]

1.2 5‐year

4

943

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.02 [0.76, 1.38]

1.3 3‐year

1

326

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.08 [0.67, 1.74]

2 Overall survival Show forest plot

6

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 10‐year

2

534

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.15 [0.80, 1.65]

2.2 5‐year

4

987

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.15 [0.87, 1.52]

2.3 3‐year

2

682

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.00 [0.70, 1.42]

3 Local recurrences Show forest plot

8

1538

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.89 [0.57, 1.39]

3.1 5‐year

5

963

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.94 [0.49, 1.81]

3.2 3‐year

3

575

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.84 [0.46, 1.56]

4 Distant recurrences Show forest plot

6

1341

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.96 [0.70, 1.32]

5 Wound/port site metastases Show forest plot

7

2130

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.76 [0.75, 10.20]

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Comparison 1. Survival and recurrences
Comparison 2. Surgical data

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Lymph nodes retrieved Show forest plot

11

3682

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.43 [‐1.13, 0.26]

2 CRM positivity Show forest plot

8

2313

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.99 [0.71, 1.40]

3 Duration of surgery Show forest plot

12

3840

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

37.48 [27.80, 47.15]

4 Incision length Show forest plot

4

1488

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐12.83 [‐14.87, ‐10.80]

5 Conversion rate Show forest plot

Other data

No numeric data

6 Blood loss Show forest plot

8

2615

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐101.78 [‐147.57, ‐55.98]

7 Transfusion requirement Show forest plot

5

939

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.34 [0.19, 0.62]

8 Intraoperative morbidity Show forest plot

4

1618

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.86 [0.62, 1.18]

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Comparison 2. Surgical data
Comparison 3. Short‐term morbidity and mortality

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 30‐day morbidity (total) Show forest plot

11

3397

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.94 [0.80, 1.10]

2 Wound infection Show forest plot

10

3337

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.68 [0.50, 0.93]

3 Bleeding Show forest plot

5

1181

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.30 [0.10, 0.93]

4 Urinary complications Show forest plot

8

1756

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.23 [0.83, 1.81]

5 Pneumonia Show forest plot

8

2668

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.32 [0.83, 2.09]

6 Anastomotic leakage Show forest plot

10

2505

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.01 [0.73, 1.40]

7 Need for reoperation Show forest plot

7

2316

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.82 [0.57, 1.20]

8 30‐day mortality Show forest plot

11

3812

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.81 [0.50, 1.32]

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Comparison 3. Short‐term morbidity and mortality
Comparison 4. Postoperative recovery

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Analgesia use (number of doses) Show forest plot

5

1199

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.60 [‐0.93, ‐0.27]

2 Day 1 pain score (VAS) Show forest plot

3

776

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐0.74 [‐1.04, ‐0.44]

3 Hospital stay (days) Show forest plot

11

3084

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐2.16 [‐3.22, ‐1.10]

4 Time to normal diet (days) Show forest plot

8

2109

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.52 [‐0.80, ‐0.23]

5 Time to first defecation (days) Show forest plot

8

2893

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.86 [‐1.17, ‐0.54]

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Comparison 4. Postoperative recovery
Comparison 5. Long term morbidity

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Incisional hernia Show forest plot

3

508

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.84 [0.32, 2.21]

2 Intestinal obstruction Show forest plot

3

508

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.30 [0.12, 0.75]

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Comparison 5. Long term morbidity